Patents by Inventor Robert S. Hatch

Robert S. Hatch has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20200197039
    Abstract: In embodiments herein, a non-invasive surgical trigger finger repair device is provided. The device includes a proximal end including a component for coupling to a filament, a blunted distal end, an elongated straight section extending from the distal end toward the proximal end, and a curvilinear section between the elongated straight section and the proximal end, wherein manipulation of the device and targeting of the distal end occurs by movement of the curvilinear section and/or the proximal end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventor: Robert S. Hatch
  • Publication number: 20180055708
    Abstract: An apparatus and technique for supporting and securing a human upper extremity suitable for diagnostic and surgical procedures with the apparatus comprising a base plate coupled to moveable proximal and distal platforms. The distal platform supports the hand and wrist while pivoting about a ball and socket (universal) joint. The proximal platform is attached to a moveable support that variably elevates the upper extremity between the shoulder and the wrist (ie the distal platform) whilst travelling longitudinally along the base plate. These upper platforms attach to a common lower platform (ie the base plate) and function independently yet complimentarily to variably elevate and position the entire upper extremity above the base plate thereby achieving reproducible medical (or “user”) access to any discrete site from the shoulder to the digits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Robert S. Hatch
  • Publication number: 20170196749
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising as upper plate mounted on a pillar with pivotal means for motion is placed close to the axes of wrist action. By this construct a wide range of wrist positional opportunities is realized without producing unwanted elbow motion in a longitudinal or vertical plane. The practitioner enjoys ample access to the anatomy while being unburdened from repositioning the upper extremity due to unwanted shifts of the elbow and the shoulder. The hand and digits are secured to the upper plate. All materials of the apparatus are made from available stout material able to support the well-positioned upper extremity. A specialized positioning technique with guidelines for verification of proper apparatus utilization further separates the apparatus from the prior art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventor: Robert S. Hatch